The Green Timberwolf

Switching to green communities

Is it possible?

Blogged by: Kaleb

Above: Rough draft of redesigned town square, Angus

Humans are greedy, our lives are a fight for power and for money. As the earth’s population grows and we use more of our precious land and resources to fit all of the people the need for solutions is vital, however people are hesitant to take action because of the one thing we all want to keep, money. Eventually, even the once wealthy families will be no better than the average class families, living in small houses, or apartments. Air quality across the globe will become poor to say the least, and sickness will become more common. Everything will begin to shut down. A solution to this grave issue is already in progress, green communities. Green communities are a smart, and safe alternative to what we currently consider livable, it just comes down to a cost. A green community costs much more to build than your classic community, the added costs of a green community come from things like more efficient building materials, switching to alternative heating, cooling, and electrical options like solar and geothermal, and making life comfortable while still fitting more people into an area. These areas take years to design in order to make them as strong, smart, and environmentally friendly as possible.  Using my home town as a starting point I have designed a land use plan for a cleaner, smarter Angus. Using new technologies in water treatment, energy production, and building procedures, cleaner more self reliant communities can be made. Designs include new housing districts, a shopping district and an education district. Planning for the new Angus incorporates the convenience of urban living with the comfort and peace of living in the country. Combining rustic design and modern architecture the new Angus is a perfect mix of new and old.

To the right: Rough draft of redesigned education area, Angus.

~Large ponds provide water to sprinkler systems that keep grass and vegetation looking great.

~Conveniently placed parking garages provide large amounts of parking space close to businesses, public recreational spaces, and schools.

~Plenty of trees help to purify air while fountains add moisture to air.

~Geothermal and solar power grids supply power to approximately 90% of the town.

~Community gardens and public spaces create a sense of a connected community.

~Added housing and apartments can create up to a 70,000 persons population increase.

(Use of blank buildings are currently undecided.)